Senior Consultant, Airspace Simulation & Modeling

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world.

Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Job Summary

Landrum & Brown is seeking an Aviation Senior Consultant with a strong background in airspace modeling, simulation, and operational analytics to join a specialist Aviation Planning and Advisory team.


This role is ideal for a technically minded aviation professional who is deeply passionate about how airports, airspace systems, and air travel function at a systems level. You will work alongside highly specialized aviation planners, analysts, and operational experts on projects that directly influence airport efficiency, airspace optimization, capacity planning, and the future of aviation operations.


This is not a general consulting role. It is an opportunity to join a niche aviation-focused practice where genuine enthusiasm for aviation science, operational performance, and the mechanics of air travel is highly valued.


This position could be based from ANY of our US locations, including San Francisco, Cincinnati, Washington DC, and New York.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity


As an Aviation Senior Consultant, you will lead and support advanced airspace and operational simulation studies for airports, ANSPs, aviation authorities, and infrastructure programs.


You will apply sophisticated modeling tools, operational data analysis, and simulation methodologies to solve complex aviation challenges related to:

• Airspace capacity and efficiency
• Air traffic flow optimization
• Airport and terminal airspace operations
• Delay analysis and operational bottlenecks
• Future demand and traffic forecasting
• Runway and taxiway utilization
• Scenario testing and operational simulation
• Strategic aviation planning and infrastructure development

The role combines technical modeling expertise with aviation operational insight and will involve close collaboration with airport planners, operational stakeholders, regulators, and aviation leadership teams.


Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute airspace and operational simulation models for airport and airspace studies.
• Analyze complex operational datasets to identify trends, constraints, and performance opportunities.
• Utilize industry-standard aviation modeling platforms including:
• SIMMOD
• TAAM
• AirTOp
• Conduct scenario testing and operational assessments for existing and future aviation systems.
• Support airport master planning and aviation infrastructure programs through quantitative analysis.
• Translate technical simulation outputs into actionable operational recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary aviation planning and engineering teams.
• Contribute technical expertise during client workshops and stakeholder meetings.

What We're Looking For:


Experience

• Approximately 5-10 years of experience in:
• Airspace modeling
• Aviation simulation
• Airport operations analysis
• Air traffic systems analysis
• Aviation operational planning
• Experience working with airports, aviation consultancies, ANSPs, or aviation authorities is highly desirable.

Technical Skills


Strong proficiency with aviation simulation and modeling software, particularly:

• SIMMOD
• TAAM
• AirTOp
• Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong data analytics and operational analysis skill.
• Experience handling large operational datasets and simulation outputs.
• Familiarity with aviation operational concepts, airport systems, and airspace structures.
• Understanding of simulation methodologies and computational modeling principles.

Academic Background


Suitable educational backgrounds may include:

• Aviation Management or Aviation Science
• Physics
• Computational Modeling
• Applied Mathematics
• Data Analytics
• Operations Research
• Systems Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Simulation or Modeling disciplines
• Advanced degrees are considered an asset.

Who This Role Will Suit:


This role will suit a professional who:

• Is genuinely fascinated by aviation systems and operational efficiency.
• Enjoys solving highly technical, data-driven problems.
• Has a passion for understanding how airports and airspace networks function together.
• Thrives in specialist technical environments.
• Wants to work alongside deeply experienced aviation professionals.
• Enjoys combining analytical rigor with real-world operational impact.
• Is motivated by improving the performance, safety, and efficiency of air travel systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who sees aviation not simply as an industry, but as a complex operational ecosystem they are passionate about improving.


Why Join Landrum & Brown?


You will become part of a highly specialized Aviation Planning practice focused exclusively on aviation infrastructure, operations, and future mobility challenges.


The team is composed of professionals who are deeply invested in aviation and who bring technical excellence, operational insight, and industry passion to every project. The work is intellectually challenging, operationally meaningful, and directly connected to the future evolution of global aviation systems.


You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile aviation projects while continuing to deepen your expertise in advanced modeling, simulation, and operational strategy.

Additional Information

We believe in recognizing the unique value that each individual brings to our team. As such, the job title and ultimate compensation for this role will be thoughtfully aligned with the depth of your experience, the breadth of your skills, and the genuine enthusiasm you bring to the position. We are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions are both acknowledged and rewarded appropriately. Join us in shaping a rewarding future together!


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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.